View Journal | Young Judaea Forward Together Annual Gala 2022

Tzadik (Righteous Person)

Edward and Vivian Merrin Family Fund

Magshim (Fulfiller)

Mike, Michael, Dad, Saba, We know how hard
you have worked for Young Judea over the past
years, and know it's because you really love
what Young Judea did for you and continues to
do for others.

We love you and are so proud of you.

With love,

Judy, Oren, Noah, Ines, Naama, Nina, Elis & Yanai Berman

Magshim (Fulfiller)

Congratulations to the Delta Force, the
Founding YJ Board, all Lay Leaders and the
incredible YJ staff.

A TEAM effort and a TEAM success!!

Mike Berman

Magshim (Fulfiller)

Thank you Mario Zacharjasz, AIA, Principal
PZS Architects, LLC for your dedication and
commitment to the future of Tel Yehudah.

We love you!

The Korman Family

Magshim (Fulfiller)

We honor Michael Berman for his unwavering
dedication and passionate commitment to
Young Judaea.

Thank you for your leadership and friendship!

Fanny & Roger Korman

Magshim (Fulfiller)

We celebrate 75 years of Tel Yehudah, where
our lives were formed and identities forged.

Our journey has just begun as we head toward
100 years, transforming future generations
of Judaeans!

אני ואתה נשנה את העולם

The Zacharjasz - Korman Family

Magshim (Fulfiller)

Thank you Mike for your passion, dedication,
commitment and leadership throughout the
rebirth of Young Judaea and the nurturing,
care, and leadership you have provided over
the subsequent years to ensure its success.

Every Young Judaean owes you a huge debt
of gratitude.

Natan, you are a symbol of strength and wisdom
to the Jewish people and embody the principles
of Young Judaea and that of our anthem,
‏אני ואתה נשנה את העולם.

Merrin Family Fund

Madrich (Counselor)

Kate Neave & David Bechhofer

Boger (Graduate)

To our beloved brother and uncle Michael,

You have modelled the teachings of Pirkei Avot to all of us:
"You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it" (2:21).
Thank you for your tireless devotion to securing the future of Young Judaea and strengthening its mission to create a better Israel and American Jewry.
With all our love and admiration,

Steve and Gita, Mara and Michael, Aviva and Ezra, Shira and Eli,

Yogev, Nevo, Liora, Zev and Carmi

Tzofe (Scout)

Congratulations to Natan Sharansky

An extraordinary hero and an inspiration for our times

Congratulations to Michael Berman

Outgoing Board Chair and Outstanding leader

And in loving memory of

Don Ashkenase, my beloved husband,

adored father, uncle and grandfather

Karen Ashkenase and Family

Tzofe (Scout)

Young Judaea has been a life-changing experience for our family
and thousands of others around the world.

May our movement continue to create community, impact our youth
in many positive ways and instill the love of Israel for
generations to come.

Thank you to Michael Berman and Natan Sharansky for their
lifelong dedication and impact.

Here's to another 113 years of changing the world.

Lori & Brian Papernik

Sue & Steve Wallock

Elisabeth & Stuart Wallock

Tzofe (Scout)

Mike, thank you for your generosity
(including to friends of friends)
and leadership.

And mazel tov to all of Young Judaea's Board,
Professional Staff, and supporters.

Sally Gottesman

Tzofe (Scout)

אם תרצו, אין זו אגדה

MAZEL TOV TO MIKE BERMAN Your wisdom, tenacity and steady leadership has led YJG from
fledgling to strength.

THANK YOU NATAN SHARANSKY You are an inspiration to us all.

THANK YOU DELTA FORCE (Don Ashkenase z"l, Daivid Bechofer,
Michael Berman, Steve Berman, Betsy August Gold, Mike Lasday,
Michael Sherman, Shelley Sherman and Roni Schwartz) You made
YJG happen.

HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY TY May the friendships, relationships and
memories generated in the next 75 years be just as meaningful and
robust as those of years past!

Joe Kornfeld

Tzofe (Scout)

Thank you Mike for all you have done to assure Jewish youth in the US ( and Israel) continue to have access to, and benefit from, a pluralistic view of Judaism and Zionism through Young Judaea. All of your hard work have made the existence of an independent YJ a reality. We on the BOD have seen your leadership in action and thousands of kids have benefitted.

To Judy and the rest of the Berman family we say "Thank You for sharing Mike with us". We know the time this has taken and appreciate it.
And to TY leadership and staff over these many years Thank You! - Maureen, Maya and I created great friends and wonderful memories in Barryville. Cheers to the next 75 years!
To Natan Sharansky, thank you for showing us all how to stand for what is right, even when it means taking on the world! You may not have known about us but we certainly have known about you. Your example of leadership for the benefit of others shines through the years.

Susan Alpert and Family

Susan Alpert, Maureen Alpert Amir, Michal, Shai, Maya & Tomer Melamed, and Merav Amir & Hadas Shuvi

Tzofe (Scout)

Mike Berman- Thank you
for everything.

You are a star!

Ruth & Michael Sherman

Tzofe (Scout)

Mazal Tov to Mike Berman! Thank you for your tireless, thoughtful leadership transitioning an independent Young Judaea towards a bright and stable future. It's been a privilege to serve on the board together - thank you for that opportunity. We are also so grateful to have you as an honorary uncle to our kids!

Thank You Natan Sharansky for your tireless work on behalf of the Jewish people.

In Honor of Albert Nahmani, Z"L.

The Nahmani Family: Ari, Yamit, Einav, Noa, & Orly

Diamond Corporate Sponsor

Mazel Tov to the 2022 Honorees, Michael Berman, Natan Sharansky & Camp Tel Yehudah, for inspiring Youth Leadership and Activism in the Jewish Community through education and connection!

Henry, Jeffrey, Aimee & the AMSkier Family

Diamond Corporate Sponsor

Congratulations to our honorees Michael
Berman and Nathan Sharansky.

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our
Youth to become engaged Leaders with deep
personal connection to Israel.

Lisa & Manny Synalovski

Diamond Corporate Sponsor

Machaneh Tel Yehudah

Heller Family Foundation

Boneh (Builder)

Congratulations to our honorees! May you continue to go from strength to strength.

Shari Gersten & David Rosenblatt

Boneh (Builder)

In Honor of Stuart Wallock

Boneh (Builder)

Mazel tov to Mike, Natan, TY
and the Delta Force!

Marvin, Zac, Jessie and Evie Krislov

Boneh (Builder)

Summers at TY were some of
the best we ever spent.

Hopefully many more chanichim
will have the
same opportunity.

The Merrin Family

Chaver (Friend)

To Michael with Love--Thanks for all you have
done to keep YJ thriving.

Gratitude & admiration from Daniel,
Lauren, Eitan, Nora, Gil, & Matan.

Daniel & Lauren Berman

Chaver (Friend)

Kol Hakavod and Todah Rabah
to our dear friend Mike Berman
for his dedication to YJ, and
to Natan Sharansky for a
lifetime of fighting for
human rights!

Terri & Alan Chebot

Chaver (Friend)

Allison Goldberg & David Post

Chaver (Friend)

THE DR. DAVID M. MILCH FOUNDATION

Congratulates the Young Judea 2022 Honorees

MICHAEL BERMAN AND NATAN SHARANSKY

We are proud to support the Young Judean mission of inspiring youth

To become tomorrow's proud and engaged

Jewish Leaders and Activists

Dr. David M. Milch Foundation

Chaver (Friend)

Mazal Tov and Todah Rabah to our honorees,
Michael Berman and Natan Sharansky.

You are both the consummate dugmah ishit for
our movement and its bogrim!

Brian & Shena Jaffee

Chaver (Friend)

We are blessed to call Michael Berman a
close friend.

We congratulate both Michael and Natan
Sharansky for the recognition they so well
deserve tonight!

Hank & Patricia Kucheman

Chaver (Friend)

Thank you to Young Judaea for
inspiring our youth to become
engaged leaders with a deep
personal connection to Israel.

KVC Constructors, Inc

Chaver (Friend)

Mike - It began in Barryville. Your friendship & dedication mean so much to us.

Tel Yehudah is in our hearts forever - We're on the road to 100!

Mazel Tov, Natan!

Ilene Rosenthal & Louis Geser

Chaver (Friend)

Mazel Tov to our honorees, Mike Berman and Natan Sharansky, for their strong vision and leadership, unwavering commitment to Israel and for never giving up hope!

Kol Hakavod to YJ and TY for years of impacting Jewish youth and shaping future generations of Zionists, leaders and advocates.

Chazak, chazak, v'nitchazek,

Greta Rothschild & Robert Eisenstadt

Chaver (Friend)

Todah Rabah
to
Michael Berman
For his Passion and Perseverance
and his
Unparalleled Leadership
Look at YJ now!

Shelley Sherman

Chaver (Friend)

Congratulations to our
honorees Michael Berman and
Natan Sharansky.

Steve and Jennifer Sylvor Greenberg

Corporate Sponsors

Botek Thurlow Engineering, Inc.

Centennial Bank | Plantation Office

Saad El Hage Engineers

Flynn Engineering Services, PA

Gigawatt Global

Jamie Levine Photography

David Laguna Innovation LTD

Corporate Sponsors

Miller Legg

RiverVest Venture Partners

Cousins Surveryors & Associates

T. Knowles & Associates

Ultimate Kronos Group

Institutional Sponsors

JCamp 180, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, congratulates Young Judaea and Camp Tel Yehudah on your success! We are honored to support the entire Young Judaea camping movement and are thrilled to celebrate Camp Tel Yehudah's 75th anniversary together. We marvel at your accomplishments and impact, and look forward to another 75! Mazel tov!

Institutional Sponsors

Foundation for Jewish Camp proudly joins in saluting Young Judaea and Tel Yehudah on 75 summers of leadership, friendship, and impact.

Foundation for Jewish Camp

Institutional Sponsors

'RootOne is grateful to Young Judea for their partnership and commitment to immersive and deep teen-Israel travel.' RootOne LLC helps thousands of Jewish teens travel to Israel each summer on once-in-a-lifetime trips.

Learn more at rootone.org

Half Screen Platinum

Yishar Koach to Mike Berman for your inspiring leadership and commitment to connecting young Jewish leaders to the State of Israel!

Gideon Argov

Congratulations to our honorees Michael Berman and Natan Sharansky.

Amarilis Rodriguez-Mercado & Raul Mercado ARPE Engineering, Inc. (MEP Consulting Engineers)

Half Screen Platinum

Mazal tov to Mike Berman, an extraordinary leader, with whom I have had the pleasure of co-leading Young Judaea Global. Thank you for the many years of boundless dedication and heartfelt commitment. Mazal tov to Natan Sharansky, who inspired so many with his courageous activism. Mazal tov to Camp Tel Yehudah, the staff and the board of directors, for 75 summers of impact. Together, we are changing the world one chanich at a time. B'ahava,
Adina Frydman & Avi Orlow

Elliott Badzin

Half Screen Platinum

Elmar Family Foundation

Mazal tov to Mike Berman and the Delta Force, our own Special Combat Unit, for their resounding success in preservering the vitality and future of the Young Judaea Movement! Bravo!

Nancy Falchuk

Half Screen Platinum

We honor Michael Berman for his commitment to Young Judaea and thank the Bermans and Bechhofers for a lifetime of love and friendship

Arona, Joshua, & Ezra Ithaca Kormans

!!!מזל מזל טוב!!!
Mike Berman - For all your wonderful ideas, strong leadership and just being a mensch!!
Camp Tel Yehuda - For giving generations of youth the opportunity to become Zionist thinkers and leaders!!
Barbara & Eliot Spack, Beth, Paula & Michael, Rachel & Jeffrey, Liat & Ran, Avi & Emily, Shachar, Jason and Daniel

Half Screen Platinum

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

Justice for Kids, a division of Kelley Kronenberg

Here's to cherished timeless memories, determinative experiences and lifelong friends. Judaean forever! Wishing Young Judaea and its honorees all the best!

Erika & Alberto Kriger

Half Screen Platinum

Mazal Tov, Mike for your years of amazing leadership. Thank you!

Amy Rosenblatt, David and Yonatan Lui

Thank you Mike for all you have done for YOUNG JUDAEA

Howie & Susie Rodenstein

Half Screen Gold

We make this contribution in honor of Andi Lewittes whom we admire for her devotion, hard work and skill in her support of the significant role that Young Judaea plays in our Jewish world

Vicki & William Abrams

Thank You! Michael Berman for your exceptional leadership; Natan Sharansky for your courage ; Camp Tel Yehudah for inspiring our teens and to our inspiring leadership and dedicated staff
May Young Judaea go from strength to strength

Rabbi Adina Lewittes & Andi Lewittes and Family

Half Screen Gold

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

C. Raymond Davis & Sons, Inc.

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

Joe & Karyn Gold

Half Screen Gold

Congratulations to Michael
Berman from the InnovaHealth
Partners team

InnovaHealth Partners

Mike:
‏מזל טוב for this well earned honor.
‏ישר כוח for your many contributions to our people.
‏בשמחה we are proud to call you our friend

Jerry & Louise Ribnick, Gil & Debbie Mann

Half Screen Gold

Stuart Kahn and Michele (Missy) Kahn want to honor and appreciate the tireless work of David Weinstein and Amy Itkin for keeping Tel Yehudah alive and well.

Michele (Missy) and Stuart Kahn

Here's to another 75 years! Thanks for the memories.

Sam and Holly Merrin

Half Screen Gold

Mazel Tov Mike!

Jill & Jeff Mirviss

Thank you to Young Judaea for
inspiring our youth to become
engaged leaders with a deep
personal connection to Israel.

Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman & Roger Morris

Half Screen Gold

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

Salonz Beauty & Spa Suites

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

Justen & Melissa Shiff Shiff Construction & Development Inc

Half Screen Gold

Congratulations to our honorees Michael Berman and Natan Sharansky.

Stiles Construction

Congratulations to honorees
Michael Berman and Natan
Sharansky for their dedication
to Israel and Young Judaea.

Paul Stuka

Half Screen Sapphire

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

A.V.I. Contractors Inc

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

Larry August

Half Screen Sapphire

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

BrickO. Real Estate

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

Jonathan Cuesta - Dade Construction Corp

Half Screen Sapphire

Debra and Byron Wieberdink (National Philanthropic Trust)

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

Mark & Sharon Feltingoff

Half Screen Sapphire

In honor of Mike Berman and all he and his family have done to support the success of Young Judaea into the future. From your Minnesota Family Nahum + Koppel

Avi & Jean/Mary & Jacques Nahum/Koppel

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

TGSV Enterprises, Inc.

Half Screen Sapphire

Michael:
We are so proud of all you have accomplished for Young Judaea as an organization, and more so, for the remarkable impact your leadership has had on the lives of some many young people.

With love,
David, Lisa, Hunter & Anastasia van Adelsberg

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

Vasquez Structural Engineers, Inc.

Half Screen Sapphire

Toda Raba to everyone who has worked at Tel Yehudah for 75 years. You have truly changed the lives of tens of thousands.

David Weinstein, Executive Director Tel Yehudah

Weston Town Center is proud to support Young Judaea and we are so grateful to be included at such a wonderful event.

Barry Belmont - Weston Town Center

Half Screen Sapphire

Mario and Jan Zacharjasz and family along with PZS Architects celebrate Young Judaea and 75 years of Tel Yehudah. Congratulations! We look forward to 100!

Mario & Jan Zacharjasz

Quarter Screen

Mazal Tov to Michael and Natan on your well deserved honor. May Tel Yehudah continue it's positive impact on youth.
L'dor v'dor!

Jerri & Rob Blitzer

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

CSW Structural Engineers

Congratulations Mike! Thank you for your passion and your continued dedication and leadership for Young Judaea and TY. A connection that goes back 50 years

Julie Rosner & David Fishman

Quarter Screen

In Memory of our Mother Ina Fine Z"L
Elana TY 73' 74' Hal TY 73' 77' Machon 77' - 78'

Elana and Hal Fine

Thank you Natan for your inspiring Zionist vision & courage. Thank you Mike for your leadership & friendship across 5 decades.

Don & Shira Slor Futterman

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

Harry H&M Development

Quarter Screen

Kaufman Lynn Construction (KL) is honored to support Young Judaea's mission to inspire youth to become engaged leaders.
Kaufman Lynn Construction

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

Laura Solomon & Associates

Michelle Mendez Mendez Engineering Design, Inc.

Quarter Screen

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

Ross Engineering

Congratulations to our honorees Michael Berman and Natan Sharansky.

David & Hannah Schwartz

Congratulations to our honorees Michael Berman and Natan Sharansky.

Marjie and Mark Sokoll

Tribute Message

Bravo Mike! It is easy to honor you as you have always been a values driven person and leader I have admired.
Stacy Enxing Seng

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel
Jerry & Leslie Fried-Kuperstein

Congratulations to Michael Berman whose support for has been strong and consistent throughout the years.
Zehorit & Matthew Heilicher

Thank you to the entire Berman family for all your love and dedication to YJ!
Dana Kalfas-Bodine

Tribute Message

Congratulations to Michael Berman and Natan Sharansky. Thank you Young Judaea for such great experiences.

Judi Marks Cohen

Sending gratitude and love from CJ to honorees who are true examples of ani ve'ata.

Mindy Opper and Camp Judaea Board

Thank you to Young Judaea for inspiring our youth to become engaged leaders with a deep personal connection to Israel

Michael, Abby, Roni, and Noa Pitkowsky

In honor of my old friend Michael Berman. כל הכבוד

Eddie Snitkoff

Dugma Ishit (Role Model)

Thank you to Young Judaea and Machane Tel Yehudah for beginning my journey to Jewish leadership!
עד 120!

Rabbi Rachel Salston

Young Judaea Camps

Mazal Tov to honorees Michael Berman and

Natan Sharansky, and to Tel Yehudah on
celebrating 75 summers.

Todah Rabah for your vision, leadership,
and commitment!

Camp Judaea North Carolina

Young Judaea Camps

Mazel Tov to Mike and thank you for your relentless commitment to Young Judaea and support of TY.

As we celebrate 75 years, we are grateful to all of our tzevet, chanichim, alumni, parents, donors and supporters. We are so excited to begin our Road to 100. Forward together!

The Board and Staff of Tel Yehudah

Young Judaea Camps

The entire Camp Young Judaea Midwest community sends a hearty Mazal Tov, Kol Hakavod and Todah Rabah to Mike Berman, Natan Sharansky, and all of the honorees at this year's YJ Global event. We are in awe of everything that you have contributed to our movement and to the Jewish People, and we celebrate you as you go from Strength to Strength!

Camp Young Judaea Midwest

Young Judaea Camps

Celebrating 75 years of Camp Tel Yehudah

Mazal Tov to
Michael Berman & Natan Sharansky for a lifetime of dedication to the Jewish people

Thank You!

Our deepest appreciation to the Young Judaea Board of Directors

Your abiding commitment, guidance and support remain vital as we build a vibrant future for Young Judaea.

Mazal Tov to Mike Berman and the entire Delta Force on a decade of Young Judaea Global

Adina Frydman and the Young Judaea Professional Team

Thank You!

To Mike, our "Moses" who led us through the
desert to the promised land.

Our heartfelt thanks for your unrelenting
leadership and friendship to Young Judaea
Israel, staff and thousands of participants
over the last decade.

Moshik Toledano and the Young Judaea Israel team

Thank You!